TNA Open to CM Punk After a Positive Backstage Experience During Tapings

CM Punk’s reputation precedes himself as he has managed to burn bridges with almost every pro wrestling company he has been a part of. After getting fired from AEW, fans continue to speculate where he would end up next. Amid speculation, TNA’s President Scott D’Amore made it clear he would love to sign CM Punk.

The Second City Saint remains a major topic of discussion as the world of professional wrestling could still welcome him back. Punk was present during a recent taping for TNA, which further added to speculation.

While speaking on “What Do You Call It?“, TNA President Scott D’Amore was asked about CM Punk’s visit during the tapings in Chicago the night after Bound For Glory. D’Amore made it clear that TNA is open to signing CM Punk after his positive experience backstage.

“He was there the next day, at our TV, which is not unheard of. He was in Chicago at an event of ours earlier this year. We have a pretty open door policy. If you want to come by and visit at TNA Wrestling, you’re more than welcome. There is one simple rule. Don’t be an A-hole. Be respectful and you’ll be respected. Punk, when he showed up earlier this year, was a pleasure to have in the locker room. When he asked if he could come the day after Bound For Glory, come by the TV and say hello and watch some of the show, we said, ‘Of course.’

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He came back and again was a pleasure to have. He chatted with some of the talent. I got to sit back and watch him and Josh Alexander have a nice long chat. What a great opportunity to have somebody like CM Punk in there. Even if it’s just a conversation and it’s not all about wrestling, there is no way you don’t learn something out of a conversation like that. He is welcome at events of ours.

“You asked me if I would like Will Opsreay to be the face of the brand, sure. Would we be open to having CM Punk join IMPACT Wrestling? Of course. Why wouldn’t we? You look at the business he drove for WWE and you look at what he did in AEW, he lifted AEW and ticket sales went up, viewers went up, pay-per-view buys went up. If it’s the right fit and it works for him and for us, business wise, and if it’s a good fit relationship-wise, the one thing that is unwavering is, you come into our locker room, it has to be somebody who is going to come in, fit in, be respectful.

Punk has been that anytime he has come around us. We don’t judge based off what you hear, we judge based on what you do around us, and he’s been nothing but a pleasure to be around. Is it a possibility? Never write it off as being something to happen. I get a kick out of all the stories I read. ‘Oh, we made an offer? We did this?’ Somebody should tell me some of this stuff. We remain open to any possibilities, whether it’s joint venturing, doing collaborations with other companies, talent coming in, whatever it is. If it’s good for business and it makes sense and the fans are into it, we’re open.”

TNA also faces other obstacles as far as signing CM Punk is concerned. Regardless, only time will tell whether Punk will end up in TNA, where he used to work in the company prior to his WWE debut.

What do you think of what Scott D’Amore said? Do you feel CM Punk should go to TNA? Let us know in the comments below!